
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $700 (170 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

678 Bennington St

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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 5 bed/1 bath Home
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155 Trenton St

678 Bennington St

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

153 Trenton St
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155 Trenton St

153 Trenton St

662 Saratoga St

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Furnished Private Bedroom in East Boston

162 Cottage St

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46 Charter St, Unit Apt 2

678 Bennington St

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Waterfront - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in the Boston area by our Boston, MA Local Expert Amelia Ramstead. See how it ranks!

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Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

662 Saratoga St

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821 Saratoga St

211 Princeton St

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Boston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Waterfront, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,861 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,168 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,862 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,525 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,901 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,967 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Boston, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boylston St, 40 priced from $1,517. The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boylston St, 40 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
The Charlestown - Senior Residences 62+ | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
35 @ EightSixty | Studio - Income-Based | Studio,1BA | $1,713 |
7INK | Cambria | 4BR,2BA | $1,888 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, MA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $0.21 price per square foot 307 Beacon St Model at 307 Beacon St, Unit 8 in the in the Kendall Square neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $0.20 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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307 Beacon St, Unit 8 | 307 Beacon St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
679 Massachusetts Ave, Unit #B | 679 Massachusetts Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
73 Westland Ave | 73 Westland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
43 Garden St, Unit 32 | 43 Garden St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
58 Anderson St, Unit 8 | 58 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
60 Huntington Ave, Unit 53-103 | 60 Huntington Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.18 |
58 Anderson St, Unit 2 | 58 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
97 Hudson St, Unit 2 | 97 Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaterfront, Boston, MA
Ranked #99
Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront is under $1,888.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is Boylston St, 40 which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $7,500.
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